California West

Gold fever. It swept the country from coast to coast, luring more than a hundred thousand seekers to the untamed territory of California. For them, the Gold Rush of 1848 represented the American Dream come true. But for the settlers who lived there, it was an all-out assault on the homes they’d struggled so hard to build. Now boomtowns arise overnight, teeming with outlaws, killers, and desperate men. In Sacramento Valley, former Texas Ranger Rick Miller struggles to keep the peace with nothing more than a six shooter and guts.

At the height of California's Gold Rush, men left everything behind for the chance at striking it rich. Now, some 30 years after its peak, gold fever still entices adventurous Easterners like James Macklin Chance, a poor Pennsylvanian who is drawn to California by the dream of lasting wealth - a dream so powerful he'll stop at nothing to see it through.

Acclaimed author, historian, and Guggenheim Fellow Kevin Starr is a professor at the University of Southern California. His extensive knowledge shines through this concise, yet comprehensive, depiction of the most fascinating aspects in California's history. From its colonial beginnings through Governor Schwarzenegger's administration, the Golden State has become a uniquely American phenomenon that has enchanted people with the possibility of a better life.

A Decade of Love & Faith – Now in One Stunning Collection! For a decade, readers have fallen in love with Katie Wyatt heartwarming stories of faith, friendship, and enduring love. Now, by popular demand, comes The Complete California Historical Mail Order Bride Romance Series!, this newly revised and re-edited edition brings you all 8 beloved books in one captivating boxed set. Experience the Journey of Love, Faith & Second Chances From new beginnings to second chances, from heartbreak to redemption, follow the lives of courageous women and steadfast men as they navigate the challenges of...

At the height of the California gold rush in the late-1840's, a wagon train of men, women, children, and their animals stumbled into a 130-mile-long valley in the Mojave Desert through a "shortcut" to the California coast. What ensued was an ordeal that divided the camp into remnants and struck them with hunger, thirst, and a terrible sense of being lost and beyond hope, until one of their party volunteered to cross the desert to get help. This young hero was one of the survivors of the tragedy, and he lived to tell the tale in this gripping autobiographical account. In a time of unmarked ...

Unlock Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Driver in California! Are you preparing to navigate the road to obtaining your California driver’s license, or looking to refresh your knowledge of state driving laws? The "California DMV Handbook & Driver's Manual" is your essential guide, packed with detailed information and tools to help you succeed. As a prospective driver, you hold the key to navigating California's roads with confidence. Your understanding of driving laws and vehicle maintenance empowers you to drive safely and responsibly.

The Complete Series 3 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. The three brave women in this series have courage in spades! They follow God and their hearts all the way across the country to the men of their dreams. But life in California’s wild west isn’t easy. There are dangers of many kinds, not to mention the challenge of building a relationship from scratch with a stranger. Liza Kennedy is the youngest of nine children in her family, but knows her parents can’t take care of her much longer. She answers an ad in ...

Oregon Trail - 1848 A careless mistake nearly killed her. Angela lay bleeding and dying in a ravine, far from the wagon train. No one can hear her screams for help. Sent on a foolish mission, lost in the dark wilds, alone and stumbling before she plummets end-over-end to her doom. Her only hope was to survive, then someday she might find her runaway brother in San Francisco. As she cries out into the dark night, she prays for a miracle. Her closest friend Corinne, desperate to find her, will stop at nothing to save her. They have a friendship that no man can separate. Book 2 of the ...

Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride historical western short story romance Box Set. By Bestselling Western Author Katie Wyatt. 4 Wonderful Inspirational titles in one amazing historical romance box set. Collection 1: Books 1 -4 (8 Book Series) Book 1 Winds of Change Sarah Cook has been living a life of misery since she was five years old but nothing has been able to break her spirit. She just wants small things from her life, a house, a husband, and a little happiness so when her stepmother tries to take that hope of a better life away from her, she knows that she needs to do ...

A sweeping panorama of the great state of California. "The Golden State: A History of California" by Daniel Hardy offers a comprehensive journey through the rich tapestry of California's past. From its indigenous roots to its transformation into a global economic powerhouse, Hardy expertly weaves together the stories of diverse peoples, landmark events, and cultural movements that have shaped the state's unique identity. This meticulously researched volume explores California's pivotal role in American history - from the Gold Rush and the transcontinental railroad to Hollywood's rise and ...

Gold fever. It swept the country from coast to coast, luring more than a hundred thousand seekers to the untamed territory of California. For them, the Gold Rush of 1848 represented the American Dream come true. But for the settlers who lived there, it was an all-out assault on the homes they'd struggled so hard to build. Now boomtowns arise overnight, teeming with outlaws, killers, and desperate men. In Sacramento Valley, former Texas Ranger Rick Miller struggles to keep the peace with nothing more than a six shooter and guts.

An extraordinary saga of the trail-blazing cowboys who made their fortune driving cattle from Texas to the Great Frontier. Across the Pecos, the Rio Colorado and La Panza mountains, the Texans and their longhorns kept charging-all the way to California gold!

Devil and angel, bandit and postulant; Rodrigo Delgado O’Hara and Angelica Howe fell in love against all odds. When Angelica left the safety of the convent to teach at the Mission in Santa Barbara, she would never have believed she’d become a hostage in a Mexican bandit’s camp. Now her only hope was that her brother would pay the ransom of gold and guns so that she could return to the sheltered life she had known. There was more danger of losing her heart than her life to El Diablo. The bandit leader, with his passionate kisses and whispered words of love, was quickly turning her ...

Smart Travel Guide to 16 National Parks in the Western United States Camping & Hiking Guide (Also In-Depth Guide to Yosemite, Olympic & Grand Canyon) I have always been what you may call a “National Park junkie.” I love the uniqueness, the natural wilderness and the breathtaking beauty of each of our national parks. In the last 26 years, I have visited all 59 of our national parks at least once, but I must admit that I visited 35 of them more times than I want to admit. The parks that I discussed in this series, I visited a dozen times or more. Some of them I know like I know my own 23-...

A man in his forties wakes in a park in San Diego with no memory of his name, his past, or how he got there. He finds a cowboy hat, black boots, an e-bike, and a gold medallion that talks. Who is he? Where did he come from? Ride north, the medallion tells him. Visit the old missions one by one. At each, carry out a mysterious ritual. When you reach Sonoma, your memories will be restored, including those of a mysterious past. You will know who took them and why. Refuse, and I will stop your heart. As he journeys, encountering a persistent assassin, meeting reanimated gods in his dreams, ...

With a headline spot on a hit morning show and truly mouth-watering culinary skills, chef Evie Buchanan is perched on the edge of stardom. But at an industry party, a fall lands Evie in the hospital - with no memory of who she is. Scrambling to help, Evie's assistant contacts the only "family" Evie has left, close friends who run the luxury dude ranch in California where Evie grew up. Evie has no recollection of them - until former rodeo champion Zach Pleasant walks into her hospital room, and she realizes his handsome face has been haunting her dreams....

San Francisco Earthquake that leveled a city symbolic of America's relentless western expansion. Simon Winchester has also fashioned an enthralling and informative informative look at the tumultuous subterranean world that produces earthquakes, the planet's most sudden and destructive force. In the early morning hours of April 18, 1906, San Francisco and a string of towns to its north-northwest and the south-southeast were overcome by an enormous shaking that was compounded by the violent shocks of an earthquake, registering 8.25 on the Richter scale.

Life on the potato farm in Maine offered little of the adventure the young Amos Mudd longed for. Reading the news of gold in California became an escape for him and finally his objective. The hardships of making the long trek and abandoning his father could only hold him back for so long.

Maxy Awards 2025 Runner-Up: Historical & Adventure "Fortune's Call is superbly written. Great contrast in characters, and the historical detail is incredible. Great authenticity. Once you start reading, I dare you to put it down!" -James Robert Daniels, author of The Comanche Kid and Jane Fury Pegg, 14, yearned for adventure. He and his father left their family on a hardscrabble farm in Vermont to chase a desperate dream. After his dad died of fever on the high plains, Pegg's confident world fell apart. He found himself saddled with their partner, Fred Hoyt, who proved worse than useless. ...

Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride historical western short story romance Box Set. By Bestselling Western Author Katie Wyatt. 4 Wonderful Inspirational titles in one amazing historical romance box set. Collection 2: Books 5 - 8 (8 Book Series) Book 5 Promised Sunset Reeling from his fiancée’s betrayal, Benjamin Moore gives up on love but decides to at least give marriage a chance. He places a mail order bride and finds himself immediately enthralled by the feisty, beautiful, intelligent woman who steps off the train and into his life like a passionate whirlwind. Book 6 Dusk...